• DIY - Grow

    Compost Overhaul

    Compost is one of those magical things that I read about (and pin about) and participate in all the time, but there’s a part of me that doesn’t fully believe that it will do it’s job.  Do you ever feel like that?  I mean, really…You set up a spot, toss…

  • DIY

    "Survival Kit" Gift DIY

    As the Program Manager for a very intentional, very busy Summer Camp, I am constantly looking for new ways to show our Facilitators how much we appreciate all of the work they do with our campers.  Luckily, we have established a few “old stand-bys” that seem to find their way…

  • Chickens - DIY

    The Door Swings Out!

    A couple of days ago, when I wrote about all the work Tool Lady did on the chicken coop, I completely forgot to mention the most exciting upgrade to the whole darn coop! Ever since we built the Chicken Mansion, my biggest frustration has been having to push and shove…

  • Chickens - DIY

    Transitional (Chick) Housing

    Our newest set of Newbies has officially been moved into their outdoor brooder and are very happy for it.  I think our indoor brooder was getting a little too cramped for them because they have been incredibly busy meeting the neighbors, pecking around, giving themselves dirt baths and exploring their new digs.…

  • DIY - Goats

    Goats Milk Soap – Beginnings

                I mentioned in December that we’ve been freezing our leftover goats milk every few days in preparation for eventually making our first few batches of Goat’s Milk Soap.  Well, the day finally arrived and we jumped into making soap for the very first time!…

  • DIY

    Canning Hatch Chile

    Hatch chile is a staple here.  We eat it on and with everything (burgers and pizza included).  It is full of vitamins and minerals and makes for the perfect of comfort foods.  When ordering it on your food, you’ll always be asked, “Red, Green or Christmas?”  “Christmas” means having both…